ANCIENT INCA Worksheets
Contents 1. Ancient Inca Facts 2. Where is Ancient Inca? 3. Machu Picchu 4. Inca Art 5. Identifying Concept 6. Inca Legacy 7. Ancient Inca Word Search 8. Justify It 9. Directing a Film 10. Ancient Inca Chart 11. Compare and Contrast Highlighted resources are for Premium members and are not included in this sample.
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Ancient Inca Facts The Inca Empire, also known as the Inka Empire or Incan Empire, was the largest empire in pre-columbian America. The administrative, political, and military center of the empire was located in Cusco in modern-day Peru. The Inca Empire existed in Peru. It ran along the Pacific coast and Andean highlands from the northern border of what is today called Ecuador to the Maule River in Chile. There were over a million people who were Inca.
Ancient Inca Facts The man who established the Inca Empire was Manco Capac in 1438. Manco Capac declared himself Sapa Inca, divine son of the Sun. He was a skilled warrior and leader who exercised absolute power. Most historians agree there were thirteen emperors during the time when the Inca Empire existed. They were sometimes called, The Inca. The Inca originated in the village of Paqari-tampu, about 15 miles south of Cuzco. The official language of the Inca was Quecha. The Inca had no written language. They kept their history and stories alive through stories that were passed from father to son. The Ancient Inca built aqueducts, cities, temples, fortresses, tunnels, suspension bridges, and 2, 250 miles of roads. The Inca had a great understanding of mathematics and agriculture. They also knew about hydraulics, astronomy, architecture and military strategy. The Inca had skills in music, textiles, wood and stone carving, art and poetry. The Inca were also highly skilled in working with all types of metals. Their pottery was simple, practical and beautiful. The Ancient Inca grew corn, potatoes, coffee, and other grains. They also created woven baskets and woodwind instruments.
Ancient Inca Facts The Inca pyramids were built with mud bricks of clay that were mixed with dry straw from the corn plant. When the Incas found a pyramid that had been built by another culture, they would build their own Inca temple on top of it. Inca gold was not inherited by a person s decedents, so when somebody died, the gold was placed inside the grave. The Incas worshipped many gods and goddesses. The major Incan god was the god of nature, Viracocha, the creator. Another god was Inti, the sun god. Gold was the symbol of Inti. The sun god temple is the most important structure in Cuzco, the major city of the Incas. The Incas believed Inti was the father of Incan rulers. They worshipped the ruler as a living god. Major Incan goddesses included those of the earth and the sea. The Incas also worshipped many lesser gods and goddesses. These included the gods of the moon, thunder, rain, stars and rainbows. The Ancient Inca s developed important medical practices. They performed surgery on human skulls and used anesthesias during surgery. Inca medicine included treating physical and emotional problems. In 1532 the Spanish arrived in Peru and by 1535 the Inca Empire was gone.
Where is Ancient Inca? Shade your home country RED and modern day Inca ORANGE. Afterwards, answer the given questions. Where is Ancient Inca? What is the relation of the geographical setting of Ancient Inca to their way of living? How did the Incas modify their environment to improve their livelihood? Are there still any traces of Ancient Inca legacy/ies in your community? Give an example.
Machu Picchu Analyze the picture and read the short description. Answer the given questions. Machu Picchu is one of the most important archeological sites in the world. Standing 2,430 masl, it serves as an evidence of the power and legacy of the Incan Civilization. Scholars still yet to uncover the true purpose of the Peruvian structure. Many scholars analyzed it by connecting it to its position based on astronomy as well as its grid structure. Hence, theorized that it is used primarily for elite rituals. By year 1983, it was recognized as World UNESCO Heritage Site. Describe the picture. What is your interpretation about the real usage of Machu Picchu? What is the implication of Machu Picchu in the history of mankind? Images Source: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/machu-picchu/
Inca Art Analyze the primary sources below and answer the given questions. Describe the different artifacts. What do you think is the purpose of each artifacts? What can you see in the banquet plaque? Are those artifacts gives us a glimpse about the Incan lifestyle? How? Images Source: hhttp://cf.libguides.com/
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